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Kiké Hernández as Boston Red Sox's leadoff hitter? 'I'm going to
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Boston Red Sox OF Kiké Hernandez expected to return from IL early
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After 10 weeks, Kiké Hernández is likely to return. Now the Red
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For Kiké Hernandez, Moving To Shortstop May Unlock Another Level
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Twitter Has Field Day With Broadcast Error After Kiké Hernández Homer
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Yes, this is really happening: The Red Sox are headed to the
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Red Sox shortstop Kiké Hernández refuses to get down about his
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Red Sox prepared to use Kiké Hernandez at shortstop heading into
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Alex Cora not considering taking Kiké Hernández out of Red Sox
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Red Sox face a leadoff hitter dilemma that Kiké Hernández can solve
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Connelly's Top Ten - Red Sox - Can't Pitch / Don't Pay / Bad Baseball
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora committed to Kiké Hernandez in the